MATERNITY EXAM 2 LATEST 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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A 5-month-old pregnant female reports to the nurse that she feels dizzy after waking up in the
morning. What advice does the nurse give to the patient?
1. Keep your legs elevated while sleeping
2. Try to spend less time sleeping
3. Use 2 pillows on your head while sleeping
4.Try sleeping in the side lying position lateral - correct answer -4
During a prenatal visit, the nurse is explaining dietary management to a woman with
pregestational diabetes. The nurse evaluates that teaching has been effective when the woman
states:
a. "I will need to eat 600 more calories per day since I am pregnant."
b. "I can continue with the same diet as before pregnancy as long as it is well balanced."
c. "Diet and insulin needs change during pregnancy."
d. "I will plan my diet based on results of urine glucose testing." - correct answer -c
In planning for the care of a 30-year-old woman with pregestational diabetes, the nurse
recognizes that the most important factor affecting pregnancy outcome is the:
a. Mother's age.
b. Number of years since diabetes was diagnosed.
c. Amount of insulin required prenatally.
d. Degree of glycemic control during pregnancy - correct answer -d
,Screening at 24 weeks of gestation reveals that a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes
mellitus (GDM). In planning her care, the nurse and the woman mutually agree that an
expected outcome is to prevent injury to the fetus because of GDM. The nurse identifies that
the fetus is at greatest risk for:
a. Macrosomia.
b. Congenital anomalies of the central nervous system.
c. Preterm birth.
d. Low birth weight. - correct answer -a
A woman with asthma is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage. Which drug would not be
used to treat her bleeding because it may exacerbate her asthma?
a. Pitocin
b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
c. Hemabate
d. Fentanyl - correct answer -c
primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should
concern her nurse?
a. Blood pressure (BP) increase to 138/86 mm Hg
b. Weight gain of 0.5 kg during the past 2
c. A dipstick value of 3+ for protein in her urine
d. Pitting pedal edema at the end of the day - correct answer -c
A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after placement of cerclage because of
a history of recurrent pregnancy loss secondary to an incompetent cervix. Discharge teaching
should emphasize that:
a. Any vaginal discharge should be reported immediately to her care provider.
, b. The presence of any uterine cramping or low backache may indicate preterm labor and
should be reported.
c. She will need to make arrangements for care at home because her activity level will be
restricted.
d. She will be scheduled for a cesarean birth - correct answer -b
Women with hyperemesis gravidarumavidum:
a. Are a majority, because 80% of all pregnant women suffer from it at some time.
b. Have vomiting severe and persistent enough to cause weight loss, dehydration, and
electrolyte imbalance.
c. Need intravenous (IV) fluid and nutrition for most of their pregnancy.
d. Often inspire similar, milder symptoms in their male partners and mothers - correct answer -
b
A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should
concern her nurse?
a. Blood pressure (BP) increase to 138/86 mm Hg
b. Weight gain of 0.5 kg during the past 2
c. A dipstick value of 3+ for protein in her urine
d. Pitting pedal edema at the end of the day - correct answer -c
The patient that you are caring for has severe preeclampsia and is receiving a magnesium
sulfate infusion. You become concerned after assessment when the woman exhibits:
a. A sleepy, sedated affect.
b. A respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min.
c. Deep tendon reflexes of 2.
d. Absent ankle clonus - correct answer -b
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A 5-month-old pregnant female reports to the nurse that she feels dizzy after waking up in the
morning. What advice does the nurse give to the patient?
1. Keep your legs elevated while sleeping
2. Try to spend less time sleeping
3. Use 2 pillows on your head while sleeping
4.Try sleeping in the side lying position lateral - correct answer -4
During a prenatal visit, the nurse is explaining dietary management to a woman with
pregestational diabetes. The nurse evaluates that teaching has been effective when the woman
states:
a. "I will need to eat 600 more calories per day since I am pregnant."
b. "I can continue with the same diet as before pregnancy as long as it is well balanced."
c. "Diet and insulin needs change during pregnancy."
d. "I will plan my diet based on results of urine glucose testing." - correct answer -c
In planning for the care of a 30-year-old woman with pregestational diabetes, the nurse
recognizes that the most important factor affecting pregnancy outcome is the:
a. Mother's age.
b. Number of years since diabetes was diagnosed.
c. Amount of insulin required prenatally.
d. Degree of glycemic control during pregnancy - correct answer -d
,Screening at 24 weeks of gestation reveals that a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes
mellitus (GDM). In planning her care, the nurse and the woman mutually agree that an
expected outcome is to prevent injury to the fetus because of GDM. The nurse identifies that
the fetus is at greatest risk for:
a. Macrosomia.
b. Congenital anomalies of the central nervous system.
c. Preterm birth.
d. Low birth weight. - correct answer -a
A woman with asthma is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage. Which drug would not be
used to treat her bleeding because it may exacerbate her asthma?
a. Pitocin
b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
c. Hemabate
d. Fentanyl - correct answer -c
primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should
concern her nurse?
a. Blood pressure (BP) increase to 138/86 mm Hg
b. Weight gain of 0.5 kg during the past 2
c. A dipstick value of 3+ for protein in her urine
d. Pitting pedal edema at the end of the day - correct answer -c
A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after placement of cerclage because of
a history of recurrent pregnancy loss secondary to an incompetent cervix. Discharge teaching
should emphasize that:
a. Any vaginal discharge should be reported immediately to her care provider.
, b. The presence of any uterine cramping or low backache may indicate preterm labor and
should be reported.
c. She will need to make arrangements for care at home because her activity level will be
restricted.
d. She will be scheduled for a cesarean birth - correct answer -b
Women with hyperemesis gravidarumavidum:
a. Are a majority, because 80% of all pregnant women suffer from it at some time.
b. Have vomiting severe and persistent enough to cause weight loss, dehydration, and
electrolyte imbalance.
c. Need intravenous (IV) fluid and nutrition for most of their pregnancy.
d. Often inspire similar, milder symptoms in their male partners and mothers - correct answer -
b
A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should
concern her nurse?
a. Blood pressure (BP) increase to 138/86 mm Hg
b. Weight gain of 0.5 kg during the past 2
c. A dipstick value of 3+ for protein in her urine
d. Pitting pedal edema at the end of the day - correct answer -c
The patient that you are caring for has severe preeclampsia and is receiving a magnesium
sulfate infusion. You become concerned after assessment when the woman exhibits:
a. A sleepy, sedated affect.
b. A respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min.
c. Deep tendon reflexes of 2.
d. Absent ankle clonus - correct answer -b
